Computer News

• Bitcoin-mining power plant raises concerns among environmentalists
  
  An obstacle to large-scale bitcoin mining is finding enough cheap energy to run the huge, power-gobbling computer arrays that create and transact cryptocurrency. ...
  Washington Times.  Saturday, 16 Oct 2021.
• Is MaxLinear (MXL) Stock Outpacing Its Computer and Technology Peers This Year?
  
  Is (MXL) Outperforming Other Computer and Technology Stocks This Year?
  Zacks.  Thursday, 14 Oct 2021.
• Is salesforce.com (CRM) Outperforming Other Computer and Technology Stocks This Year?
  
  Is (CRM) Outperforming Other Computer and Technology Stocks This Year?
  Zacks.  Thursday, 14 Oct 2021.
• Hyundai Could Be Starting To Turn The Corner On Computer Chip Shortage
  
  Hyundai hopes to have enough computer chips in the fourth quarter to provide U.S. dealers with a better supply of cars and trucks. Across the industry, the new-vehicle shortage is driving up prices.
  Forbes.  Wednesday, 13 Oct 2021.
• The Best Laptop Sales This Week, Including $360 Off A Microsoft Surface Pro 7
  
  The best laptop deals this week will save you up to 46% on a new computer.
  Forbes.  Wednesday, 13 Oct 2021.
• Semiconductors 101: Computer chips shortages lead to national security concerns
  
  An anonymous expert on computer chips, known as semiconductors, warns recent supply shortages present a major national security threat.
  Fox News.  Wednesday, 13 Oct 2021.
• Dolphin game tech may repair the brain of stroke patients
  
  An immersive new computer game could give stroke patients an "espresso-like jolt" that stimulates more effective brain repair, according to the neurologist that devised it.
  Sky News.  Wednesday, 13 Oct 2021.
• Microsoft thwarts one of the biggest cyberattacks in its history involving 70,000 computers
  
  The attack targeted one of Microsoft's customers in Europe via its Azure cloud computing service, and was 140 per cent higher than the highest attack bandwidth volume the firm recorded in 2020.
  Daily Mail.  Wednesday, 13 Oct 2021.
• The 10 fastest-growing science and technology jobs of the next decade
  
  Hiring in computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow 13% between 2020 and 2030, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
  CNBC.  Monday, 11 Oct 2021.
• Will industrial-scale bitcoin mining impact the environment?
  
  The opportunity to make big money is attracting huge investments to industrial-scale bitcoin mining, with thousands of supercomputer mining machines and enormous energy demand.
  CBS News.  Saturday, 9 Oct 2021.
• Could computers mark pupils' work to save teachers time? Nadhim Zahawi believes technology may help
  
  UK Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi (pictured) is interested in emerging automation technology which could in future free up teachers to spend more time in the classroom.
  Daily Mail.  Friday, 8 Oct 2021.
• Crane accident Chicago: Officials investigating cause of CTA station collapse
  
  "We just heard a big boom. And then my computer screen went dark."
  ABC News.  Thursday, 7 Oct 2021.
• Intel vs AMD: how do they compare?
  
  Intel and AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) are two of the biggest names in technology, responsible for the chips that power millions of computers, graphics
  Pocket Lint.  Thursday, 7 Oct 2021.
• New car registrations fall to lowest level for two decades
  
  Trade body the SMMT says UK new car registrations fell 35% last month due to a computer chip shortage.
  BBC News.  Tuesday, 5 Oct 2021.
• Qualcomm and investment firm SSW agree to buy auto-parts supplier Veoneer for $4.5 billion
  
  Automotive technology is becoming increasingly important to Qualcomm as cars turn into computers.
  CNBC.  Monday, 4 Oct 2021.

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